pseudo-medicine

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von pseudo-medicine im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Any system of treatment of physical ailments, or substances prescribed for such treatment, purported to be medical or supported by critical medical science but which cannot be shown to be effective

Synonyme

quackery, health fraud

Etymologie

() pseudo- +‎ medicine. 19th century coinage (1820s or 1830s). LP